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SM54 KMJ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 99,638 miles on the clock, averaging 7,935 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for SM54 KMJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,638
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,935

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading99,638 miles
Reading date
Miles last year30,205
Average per year7,935
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM54 KMJ 27k45k63k81k100k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,638 miles
Since last MOT+30,205 miles
PASS
Mileage69,433 miles
Since last MOT+5,982 miles
PASS
Mileage63,451 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,449 miles
Since last MOT+5,961 miles
PASS
Mileage57,488 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,486 miles
Since last MOT+3,168 miles
PASS
Mileage54,318 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,318 miles
Since last MOT+2,803 miles
PASS
Mileage51,515 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,501 miles
Since last MOT+3,036 miles
PASS
Mileage48,465 miles
Since last MOT+2,986 miles
PASS
Mileage45,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,479 miles
Since last MOT+1,839 miles
PASS
Mileage43,640 miles
Since last MOT+6,994 miles
PASS
Mileage36,646 miles
Since last MOT+9,564 miles
PASS
Mileage27,082 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 KMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SM54 KMJ

What car is SM54 KMJ?

SM54 KMJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SM54 KMJ?

The last recorded mileage for SM54 KMJ was 99,638 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM54 KMJ passed its MOT?

SM54 KMJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2016.

Is SM54 KMJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM54 KMJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SM54 KMJ?

SM54 KMJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.